Col de la Madeleine festival
FOOD & DRINKS
Available at the restaurants at the Col.
LOCAL PRODUCERS AND CRAFT MARKET
Local products and handcrafted items.
🚩 Col de la Madeleine 🕐 09:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TRADITIONAL GAMES, STALLS & ACTIVITIES
Log sawing, hay bale throwing, wooden games, slate painting, Apple Growers’ Association, and more.
🚩 Col de la Madeleine 🕐 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM € Free
BOARD GAMES
Come enjoy board games with family and friends!
🚩 Col de la Madeleine 🕐 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM € Free
GIANT GAMES
Giant chess and Mikado available at the Tourist Office Forecourt!
🚩 Col de la Madeleine 🕐 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM € Free
PONY RIDES
Enjoy a pony ride while taking in the view from the Col de la Madeleine!
🚩 Col de la Madeleine 🕐 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM € Paid
GUIDED HIKES*
Guided hike to the Triton Lake. Booking at the tourist offices of Valmorel or La Léchère-les-Bains, or on-site if spots are available.
🚩 Col de la Madeleine 🕐 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM ☏ 04.79.22.51.60
PONY RIDES
On this special day, ponies will be waiting at the Col de la Madeleine for a scenic ride facing Mont Blanc.
🚩 Col de la Madeleine 🕐 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM € Paid
FOLK DANCE GROUP FROM CONFLANS
Traditional Savoyard dances and costumes.
🚩 Col de la Madeleine 🕐 10:15 AM | 1:15 PM | 3:15 PM
DESPRES FAMILY
A family-friendly show focused on herding!
🚩 Col de la Madeleine 🕐 11:00 AM | 2:15 PM | 4:30 PM
Practical Information
Fancy a sunny terrace? The restaurants *La Banquise* and *Les 2 Mazots*, located at the Col de la Madeleine, will be open all day.
The Col de la Madeleine is located 5 km from the resort center. Parking is available on site, but limited. From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free shuttles without registration will run between Saint François 1650 (Parking P3, below the balneotherapy center) and the Col de la Madeleine, approximately every 20 minutes.
Additional shuttles from La Léchère will be available by reservation. Don’t forget to book your ride at 04.79.22.51.60.
There is no water fountain on-site — don’t forget your water bottle!
